We teach science at Holy Trinity in order to nurture the natural curiosity and to enrich the experience our children have of the wider world.
Science teaching is designed to encourage children to ask questions and to develop the skills needed to explore possible answers.
Our curriculum is organized in line with the National curriculum framework to ensure a breadth and balance of science knowledge; covering the three traditional disciplines – chemistry, physics and biology.
This year’s topics are:
Y1:
Animals including humans
Plants
Every day materials
Seasonal change
Y2:
Growth and Survival
Healthy Eating: Body and Nutrition
Uses of everyday materials
Plants
Habitats
Y3:
Plants
Animals including Humans
Forces and magnets
Rocks and soils
Solids, liquids and gases
Sounds
Y4:
Living things and their habitats
States of matter
Sound
Electricity
Y5:
Forces
Living things and their habitats
Properties and changes of materials
Earth and Space
Animals including humans
Y6:
Electricity
Living things and their habitats
Light
Evolution and inheritance
Animals including humans – the
Class newsletters will inform you of the topics being covered each term.
You can support your child by talking to them about their learning. Encourage children to ask questions and about the world around them.
BBC bitesize is a good website to explore with your child https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z7nygk7
“Exploration and Discovery” is the theme of our Science Week planned for W/b 21st October 2019.
This will be a fun week with plenty of opportunities for hands on experiences.